Santa Barbara County property record for 1705 Mountain Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 864 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,227,000 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $696 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 043-171-012 |
| Primary APN | 043-171-012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 864 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 1705 MOUNTAIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA BARBARA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93101-4607 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | WESTWOOD PARK LOT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTWOOD PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA BARBARA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4009 |
| Census Tract | 1101 |
1705 Mountain Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2026.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 713 VIA AIROSA, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110-2302 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE, INC |
| Sep 9, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 11, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 11, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202615747 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 15, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000039359 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | May 11, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1705 MOUNTAIN AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-4607 |
| Document Number | 0000015747 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.15747 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 20, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $136,319.70 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 713 VIA AIROSA, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110-2302 |
| Document Number | 0000015748, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 11, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026..15748 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE, INC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.38% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 9, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1705 MOUNTAIN AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-4607 |
| Document Number | 0000039359 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 39359 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 941 VIA NIETO SANTA BARBARA CA 931102040, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110-2040 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1705 Mountain Ave was $696, up 2.1% from the year before.
Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Municipality | Santa Barbara City |
| Unified School District | Santa Barbara Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,050,000 (+1,430.99%) Land $650,000 Building $400,000 | |
| 2025 | $696.00 (+2.05%) Homeowner's exemption | $68,583 Land $29,486 Building $39,097 |
| 2024 | $682.00 (+2.25%) | |
| 2023 | $667.00 (+1.99%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $65,922 Land $28,342 Building $37,580 |
| 2022 | $654.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1705 Mountain Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1978–2000) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2000 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1705 Mountain Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF SANTA BARBARA WATER DEPARTMENT serves 93,334 people · EPA ID CA4210010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 669 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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